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Academic Internships

Positioning you to sharpen your real-world professional skills and broaden your perspective for a successful career and future. Hands-on learning is a hallmark of a Cal State Monterey Bay education. Internships are one way to gain valuable real-world experience.

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Center for Experiential Learning and Innovation (CELI)

Collaboration. That, more than anything, is what defines academic internships coordinated through CSUMB’s Center for Experiential Learning and Innovation (CELI) and the unparalleled preparation they provide to students.

To become a partner, please complete the Request an Internship Partnership form.

Bringing Industry Partners, Faculty and Students Together

Through CSUMB’s valuable partnerships with top industry employers and organizations, you’ll have access to for-credit academic internships that meet your specific learning and career goals.

Internships, whether paid or unpaid, will support your course of study and future objectives through your work in real world professional settings combined with reflective academic assignments meant to synthesize the complete experience.

A Valuable Resource for Industry Leaders

The internship program offers our industry partners the talents and energy of students, while also strengthening the link between CSUMB and the business community.

Empowering Students to Shape the Future

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For Students

Academic internships will enable you to apply what you’ve learned, develop and strengthen your practical skills and gain valuable workplace experience.

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For Faculty

By working closely with students and connecting them with internships, faculty strengthen and enhance their overall learning experience and foster CSUMB’s relationships with industry leaders.

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For Our Partners

As an internship partner, you’ll serve as co-educators and actively help shape the skills and potential of the next generation of leaders in your industry.

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Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Our office is located on the second floor of CSUMB’s Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Office of Internships

Our goals are to provide robust administrative and operational support for the faculty and students engaged in the high-impact practice of for-credit, academic internships and assist with sustaining existing and developing new university-community partnerships related to for-credit internships.

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Thank you for your interest in connecting with us. If you have any questions, feedback, or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is committed to providing you with timely and helpful support.